Meaning of the word prise in English

What does prise mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

prise

US /praɪz/

UK /praɪz/

to use force to lift something off something else, for example, by pressing a tool against a fixed point or to separate things using force:

Example:

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I managed to prise the lid off the tin of paint.

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